Utilization of government healthcare services by adult leprosy patients in the Western Province, Sri Lanka.

Nadeeja Roshini Liyanage Mahendra Arnold Millawage Supun Dilara Wijesinghe

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2020)

Utilization of clinic services was satisfactory. However, a considerable patient-related delay was found. Half of the patients were aware of available field services and a majority of contact screening was conducted at hospitals. Patient knowledge on leprosy was satisfactory.

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